Truck Manufacturers
Official press releases from all European heavy commercial vehicle manufacturers. Keep up to date with the latest truck industry news and insight from all the major truck brands.
Sam Fender powers first all-electric UK & Ireland tour with Mercedes-Benz eActros 600s
Sam Fender’s People Watching Tour of the UK and Ireland has set a new benchmark for sustainability in live music, becoming the first major tour to use transportation powered entirely by electric trucks.
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Podfather Software Delivers Tasty Returns for South Lincs Foodservice
South Lincs Foodservice, part of the Caterfood Buying Group, has implemented Podfather logistics software in a move to transition to paperless deliveries and improve operational efficiencies.
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Shepton Mallet's Peter Green Haulage reports sharp rise in profits and turnover
Peter Green Haulage saw turnover rise 6.5% to £26.9M, with pre-tax profits up 30% to £1.8M in 2024, thanks to enhanced fleet utilisation.
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Slam Transport celebrates ten years with 50 Volvo FH with I-Save tractor units
Coventry-based Slam Transport has ramped up its partnership with Volvo Trucks, marking its tenth anniversary with the acquisition of 50 brand-new FH with I-Save 460 6x2 tractor units.
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Alliance between industry, universities and start-ups
MAN and TUM Venture Labs launch strategic partnership
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Asset Alliance Group delivers new trucks in record time to support Furniture Village Glasgow West opening
Furniture Village has praised Asset Alliance Group’s rapid response time, after it delivered two new DAF XB 190 trucks with personalised plates in just six weeks to support a major new store opening in Scotland.
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New Generation DAF XF awarded ‘Fleet Truck of the Year’
DAF Trucks is celebrating another notable milestone after its New Generation DAF XF tractor unit range was named ‘Fleet Truck of the Year’ at the prestigious Motor Transport Awards 2025 ceremony in London.
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Co-op takes delivery of 30 new Scania CNG tractor units
Leading UK convenience retailer, Co-op, has strengthened its long-standing relationship with Scania UK as it takes delivery of a fleet of new CNG tractor units.
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IVECO to showcase highly adaptable range at Resource and Waste Management Expo
IVECO UK’s stand at the Resource and Waste Management Expo (RWM) at Birmingham NEC on 17-18th September will showcase the Italian marque’s commitment to innovative vehicles that are ready to master every mission.
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DP WORLD OPENS DRIVER WELFARE FACILITY AT SOUTHAMPTON
DP World has opened a state-of-the-art new driver welfare facility at its Southampton container terminal and logistics hub.
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One million connected Volvo trucks on the road
Trucks that keep moving, are safe and deliver maximum uptime and productivity for their owners. This is what Volvo Trucks wants to achieve with its digital and connected services for customers.
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Grand occasion: Econ Engineering takes delivery of its 1,000th Mercedes-Benz Arocs gritter
Mercedes-Benz Trucks and long-term partner Econ Engineering have celebrated a major milestone with the handover of the 1,000th Mercedes-Benz Arocs gritter, reinforcing a partnership that has kept Britain’s roads safe through more than two decades of harsh winters.
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“As a full-service provider, we ensure high trailer uptime.”
Britta Sprey talks about spare parts logistics, the service partner network and digital solutions at Schmitz Cargobull
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Significant Investment - MAN Truck & Bus UK investing in the future
MAN Truck & Bus Avonmouth, the MAN Truck, Bus, and Van dealership covering large swathes of the South West, including Avon, Somerset, and Gloucestershire, has reopened following a significant investment.
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MAN eTrucks: Already over 5 million kilometres in customer use
Confident in daily use: fully electric trucks from MAN Truck & Bus have already covered over five million kilometres on European roads.
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Flagship FH16 750 leads the pack as Pedro Pet Foods adds three new Volvo Trucks to its busy fleet
Pedro Pet Foods has upgraded its delivery fleet with a trio of new Volvo trucks – including a stunning new FH16 750 Globetrotter XL 6x2 tractor unit.
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Five and a Half Times Around the World: Daimler Truck Fuel Cell Trucks Successfully Complete More Than 225,000 Kilometers in Real-World Customer Operations
Daimler Truck has marked the first anniversary of real-world testing with its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel cell trucks, which have now clocked up more than 225,000km in customer hands.
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After extensive on-road testing Tesco place a second order with ECOOLTEC
Tesco orders five new refrigerated trucks with lower environmental impact
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks hands over first eActros 600 models to major customer in Lithuania
A new chapter in road freight transport has begun in Lithuania: Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Finėjas Group, one of the largest customers of the German manufacturer in Europe, celebrated the official handover of the first two fully electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks in the country.
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MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd shines a light on Stockton-on-Tees with a new 3.5 acre 7 bay Facility.
Leading Commercial Vehicle provider MAN Truck & Bus UK has opened the doors to an all-new purpose-built Stockton-on-Tees dealership.
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Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider and Minister-President Alexander Schweitzer visit Daimler Truck site in Wörth am Rhein
Carsten Schneider, Federal Minister for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, and Alexander Schweitzer, Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate, visited the Mercedes-Benz truck plant in Wörth, a Daimler Truck location, today.
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100 new reefers delivered to Manfreight
Manfreight plays it cool with 100 new Schmitz Cargobull reefers
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Forrest Fresh Foods keeps its fleet crisp with two new Volvo FH Aeros
Rochdale-based Forrest Fresh Foods has taken delivery of two Volvo FH Aero 6x2 tractor units, equipped with the manufacturer’s I-Save technology to maximise fuel efficiency.
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HARSH MAKES A £1M+ MOVE TO DOWNHAM MARKET
HARSH has just completed a million – pound plus move of its southern branch to a new 4 acre site at Downham Market.
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